M&E,Data Management and Analysis for in Food Security and Nutrition Programmes Course

INTRODUCTION

The demand for data on impact of policies, programmes and interventions on food and nutrition security is rapidly growing. Both governments and civil society have a need for information on food and nutrition conditions and trends and the impact of policies and interventions.

Monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment are undertaken by governments, NGOs, international agencies and donors. The course emphasizes the need for careful selection of indicators in designing information support systems at various administrative levels and the skills required for analysis and interpretation of data collected for policy making.

The course is job-oriented and the training approach is interactive. It provides the participants with the possibility to learn from expert facilitators as well as from each other.

DURATION

5 days

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the course you will:

Understand the role of food and nutrition security for attaining the MDGs

Understand the principles of participatory and learning orientated planning, monitoring and evaluation in food and nutrition security

Have new insights in the principles of participatory and learning-oriented planning, monitoring and evaluation in food and nutrition security;

Have strengthened your competence to design an M&E-system including assessments for food and nutrition security programmes and/or projects;

Have clear ideas for improving M&E systems and impact assessments for food and nutrition security.

TOPIC TO BE COVERED

Introduction

Food Security concepts and frameworks

M& E Fundamentals

What is M&E?

M&E Plans

M&E Frameworks

Indicators

Data sources collection and use

Defining a good M&E system

Relating Monitoring and evaluation to your project cycle

Including M&E in food security programme design

Identifying the challenges facing Monitoring and evaluation professionals in the Food Security and Nutrition sector

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. Applicants must live up to Indepth Research Services (IRES) admission criteria.

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Services (IRES) certificate.

TRAINING VENUE

The training is residential and will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

PAYMENT

CANCELLATION POLICY

Payment for the all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

1.Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

2.No refunds will be made 14 days or less to the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training at a later date, or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.